Michael Swan criticised CLT for putting function ahead of what?
ALength of the lessons
BPronunciation of the teacher
CStructure of the language
DNumber of the learners
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Structure of the language
1. Swan said CLT often prioritizes the function of a language over its structure.
2. Structure means the grammatical systems of the language.
3. The result can be serious gaps in learners' knowledge of formal aspects.
_Source: Wikipedia, Communicative language teaching, Criticism_
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